ITW Gema OptiFlex B Guide

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Operating instructions and spare parts list
OptiFlex B
Manual coating equipment
Translation of the original operating instructions

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Documentation OptiFlex B manual coating equipment
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OptiFlex B manual coating equipment Table of contents 1
Table of contents
General safety regulations 3
Safety symbols (pictograms)...................................................................................3
Conformity of use....................................................................................................3
Technical safety regulations for stationary electrostatic powder spraying
equipment ...............................................................................................................4
General information ...................................................................................4
Safety conscious working ..........................................................................5
Individual safety regulations for the operating firm and/or operating
personnel ...................................................................................................5
Notes on special types of hazard...............................................................6
Safety requirements for electrostatic powder coating................................7
A summary of the rules and regulations....................................................8
Product specific security measures ......................................................................10
About this manual 11
General information ..............................................................................................11
Function description 13
Field of application................................................................................................13
Typical characteristics...........................................................................................13
OptiFlex B manual coating equipment..................................................................14
Structure...................................................................................................14
OptiStar control unit.................................................................................14
OptiFlow injector ......................................................................................15
Scope of delivery ..................................................................................................15
OptiFlex B-1.............................................................................................15
Additional supply for OptiFlex B-2 ...........................................................15
Technical data 17
OptiFlex B manual coating equipment..................................................................17
Electrical data ..........................................................................................17
Pneumatical data.....................................................................................17
Connectable guns....................................................................................17
Dimensions ..............................................................................................18
Start-up and operation 19
Connecting guide..................................................................................................19
Preparation for start-up.........................................................................................20
Preparing the powder container...............................................................20
Switching on the booth.............................................................................20
Start-up .................................................................................................................20
Switch on the control unit.........................................................................20
Color change 21
General information ..............................................................................................21

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Maintenance and cleaning 23
Daily maintenance................................................................................................ 23
Weekly maintenance ............................................................................................ 23
If in disuse for several days.................................................................................. 23
Powder hose rinsing................................................................................ 23
Cleaning................................................................................................................ 24
Cleaning the fluidizing/suction unit.......................................................... 24
Cleaning the OptiSelect manual powder gun.......................................... 24
Maintenance and cleaning of the filter unit........................................................... 25
Replacing the filter element..................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting guide 27
General information.............................................................................................. 27
Schematic diagrams 29
Block diagram - OptiFlex B................................................................................... 29
Pneumatic diagram - OptiFlex B........................................................................... 30
Spare parts list 31
Ordering spare parts............................................................................................. 31
OptiFlex B manual coating equipment - spare parts list....................................... 32
OptiFlex B manual coating equipment - spare parts list....................................... 33
OptiFlex B - fluidizing/suction unit ........................................................................ 34
OptiFlex B - filter unit............................................................................................ 35

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OptiFlex B manual coating equipment General safety regulations 3
General safety regulations
This chapter sets out the fundamental safety regulations that must be fol-
lowed by the user and third parties using the OptiFlex B manual coating
equipment.
These safety regulations must be read and understood before the OptiF-
lex B manual coating equipment is used.
Safety symbols (pictograms)
The following warnings with their meanings can be found in the ITW Ge-
ma operating instructions. The general safety precautions must also be
followed as well as the regulations in the operating instructions.
DANGER!
Danger due to live electricity or moving parts. Possible consequences:
Death or serious injury
WARNING!
Improper use of the equipment could damage the machine or cause it to
malfunction. Possible consequences: minor injuries or damage to equip-
ment
INFORMATION!
Useful tips and other information
Conformity of use
1. The OptiFlex B manual coating equipment is built to the latest
specification and conforms to the recognized technical safety
regulations. It is designed for the normal application of powder
coating.
2. Any other use is considered as non-conform. The manufacturer
is not responsible for damage resulting from improper use of this
equipment; the end-user alone is responsible. If the OptiFlex B
manual coating equipment is to be used for other purposes or
other substances outside of our guidelines then ITW Gema
GmbH should be consulted.
3. Observance of the operating, service and maintenance instruc-
tions specified by the manufacturer is also part of conformity of